Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: May 13, 2014
The primary issue in this case is whether Respondent pleaded no contest to, or was convicted of, crimes which directly relate to the practice of nursing. If so, then it will be necessary to determine an appropriate penalty for each such plea or conviction. In addition, a penalty must be formulated for Respondent's undisputed failures to tell the Board of Nursing about a plea he entered, and a conviction he suffered, within 30 days after the respective events.Respondent pleaded to, and was convicted of, crimes which directly relate to the practice of nursing, and he failed timely to report to the nursing board his plea and conviction. It is recommended that his R.N. license be revoked.
